{ "blocks": [ { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "It's been our great good fortune to have talented pro photographers Caroline Anne and Dexter Guiang lend us their considerable talents this season." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Caroline and Dex did so again, as you'll see, for the Seattle Kraken's Lunar New Year game Monday at Climate Pledge Arena." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "They combined game snaps against the Red Wings with photos of the colorful pregame and intermission activities." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "By the way, here's the Smithsonian's explanation of the holiday: " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": " \"Lunar New Year is a celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar. It is the most important holiday in China, and it is also widely celebrated in South Korea, Vietnam, and countries with a significant overseas Chinese population. Those celebrating consider it the time of the year to reunite with immediate and extended family.\" " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Now, the pictures. The captions are my fault." } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA0NDg4NDgzODQwOTkyMzMz/detsea-24-02-19-ca-8.jpg" }, "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "From a Kraken press release: \"On Celebration Nights, we feature specialty jerseys created by a local artist who reinterprets our iconic 'S’ logo." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": " \"Artist Juliana Kang-Robinson drew inspiration from the dragons in Korean art from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). She loved that the dragons in Eastern culture - particularly Korea and China - were viewed as auspicious and benevolent bringers of rain and clouds, inferring prosperity, power, and protection.\"" } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA0NDg4NDgzODQxMTg4OTQx/detsea-24-02-19-ca-11.jpg" }, "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Seattle Chinese Lunar New Year Girls Drill Team. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": " " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": " " } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA0NDg4NDgzODQxMTIzNDA1/detsea-24-02-19-ca-9.jpg" }, "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": " The National Anthem was performed with great poise by 11 year old Yolanda Ji. (Stick tap to Come As You Are Hockey for background info.)" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": " " } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA0NDg4NDgzODQxMTI0MTI4/detsea-24-02-19-ca-18.jpg" }, "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Well, that's gratitude for you. The Kraken recognize ex-teammate Daniel Sprong... then he goes out and scores a goal for his new team, the Red Wings." } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA0NDg4NDgzODQxMDU4NTky/detsea-24-02-19-ca-17.jpg" }, "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "One other Climate Pledge Arena shout-out was even more well-deserved..." } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA0NDg4NTU2MDUwMTI5OTk3/detsea-24-02-19-ca-1.jpg" }, "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "...Guyle Fielder, here with Kraken GM Ron Francis. As we detailed in a story here, Fielder is the greatest hockey player in Seattle history." } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA0NDg4NTY4Mzk4MzU4MzA0/detsea-24-02-19-dg-8.jpg" }, "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Kraken defenseman Adam Larsson, with a swing which would make Paul Bunyan proud." } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA0NDg4NTY4Mzk4MjkyMDQ1/detsea-24-02-19-dg-11.jpg" }, "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Tomas Tatar (90) and Kailer Yamamoto (56), clearly on edge." } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA0NDg4NDgzODQxNTE2NjIx/detsea-24-02-19-ca-16.jpg" }, "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Meanwhile, on the concourse, this snappy - and signed - Matty Beniers Lunar New Year's sweater up for auction." } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA0NDg4NTY4Mzk4NDg5Mzc2/detsea-24-02-19-dg-10.jpg" }, "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": " A member of Seattle's Mak Fai Kung Fu Dragon & Lion Dance Association." } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA0NDg4NDgzODQwOTkzMDU2/detsea-24-02-19-ca-5.jpg" }, "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Association performed during the first intermission." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": " " } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA0NDg4NDgzODQxMzg1NTQ5/detsea-24-02-19-ca-14.jpg" }, "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "I'll translate for you. The banner says, \"Happy New Year.\" You're welcome." } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA0NDg4NTY4Mzk4NDIzODQw/detsea-24-02-19-dg-9.jpg" }, "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": " From their website: \"We aim to enrich and promote lion dancing in the Greater Seattle area.\" Mission accomplished, guys." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": " " } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA0NDg4NDgzODQxMjU0NDc3/detsea-24-02-19-ca-13.jpg" }, "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "They've been performing since 1974, doing hundreds of shows each year." } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA0NDg4NTY4Mzk4MzU3NTgx/detsea-24-02-19-dg-12.jpg" }, "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "I wish I could see what's so interesting about linesperson C.J. Murray's puck, because it sure has everyone's attention." } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA0NDg4NTY4Mzk4MjkyNzY4/detsea-24-02-19-dg-3.jpg" }, "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Jared McCann (19), who scored his 23rd and 24th goals on Monday, fights for his right to party... or establish position." } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA0NDg4NTY4Mzk4MTYwOTcz/detsea-24-02-19-dg-5.jpg" }, "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "If Detroit goalie Alex Lyon were to somehow stop this Jaden Schwartz shot, we'd have to name it \"The Lyon,\" because he's Lyon on his back. What?" } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA0NDg4NTY4Mzk4MjI2NTA5/detsea-24-02-19-dg-6.jpg" }, "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "No immortality for Lyon, as Schwartz's laser zings past his glove for the third Kraken goal in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Red Wings." } } ] }

Photo Essay: Kraken Lunar New Year's Game At Climate Pledge Arena